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Over the years, search engines have encouraged businesses to improve the mobile experience on their websites. Today, all websites should be mobile-first. Google prioritizes the mobile versions of websites when…
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Meta announced an update to its AI labeling policy, expanding its definition of “manipulated media” to go beyond AI-generated videos, to now include deceptive audio and images on Facebook, Instagram…
With the expansion of generative AI and its integration into most SEO workflows and processes, coupled with the significant impact of layoffs in the tech sector, one has to ponder:…
In a Google Search Central video Google’s Gary Illyes explained part of webpage indexing that involves selecting canonicals, explaining what a canonical means to Google, a thumbnail explanation of webpage…
Webinars can be an invaluable tool for marketers. When done right, they can: But where do you start? Marketers are flooded with webinars daily, some better than others. How do…
In a recent video, Google’s Gary Illyes, a search team engineer, shared details about how the search engine assesses webpage quality during indexing. This information is timely, as Google has…
If you haven’t set up a 2024 game plan, you’re not alone. Many search engine marketers and PPC professionals are late, or just terrified of what is to come this…
Research by BrightEdge shows that traffic is surging to Perplexity and where the opportunities lie for optimizing for traffic, particularly for ecommerce . What Is Perplexity AI? Perplexity is a…
Google is pausing all ad groups that have zero impressions over the last 13 months on March 11. You’ll be able to reactivate them; however, if they remain at zero…
Google’s discussions and forums carousel in search results has sparked concern among SEO professionals, who worry that the prominence of forum content could lead to misinformation and scams. Google’s Search…
YouTube introduces new impression insights, enabling channels to see a breakdown of new and returning viewers. YouTube has introduced a new feature in Studio analytics that shows the number of…
Google’s new tutorial can help you identify and resolve Interaction to Next Paint (INP) issues. Google has released a video tutorial on identifying Interaction to Next Paint (INP) issues using…
A post in the r/SEO subreddit by Google’s Danny Sullivan that was meant to dispel a misinformed observation was apparently removed by a moderator with zero explanation and then it…
Since I began doing SEO in 2012, my biggest dream has been to work as an independent SEO consultant. However, it was not until a decade later that I was…
As a business owner or digital marketer, understanding your local search ranking on Google is crucial for attracting nearby customers and increasing your online visibility. With so many consumers using…
Generative AI is already making a significant impact on advertising, creating pressure on advertisers to reassess their strategies and explore alternative ways to reach target audiences. One prominent debate within…
Google’s John Mueller answered a question about whether the March Core Update was finished and whether it’s okay to begin fixing things in response to the update. Core Update Question…
In a recent statement on LinkedIn, Google Analyst Gary Illyes shared his mission for the year: to figure out how to crawl the web even less. This comes on the…
Google announced that it’s shutting down the Contribute feature for Google Translate, which allowed users to suggest translations to improve the tool’s quality. The decision comes as Google Translate has…
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With all the options on the market, deciding which SEO tools you want to use can be a bit overwhelming. There are many tools for keyword research, competitive analysis, keyword…
The popular Beaver Builder WordPress Page Builder was found to contain an XSS vulnerability that can allow an attacker to inject scripts into the website that will run when a…
Looking to learn the secrets to lead generation success? Want to know what critical mistakes to avoid when building your paid ad strategy? We’ve got you covered. On April 17,…
ChatGPT announced that as of today it is rolling out the ability for anyone to use it without having to sign up or log into the service. Aside from some…
By now, you’ve likely seen the announcements about the March 2024 Core Update. This major update will roll out over the entire month and aims to reduce “unhelpful” content by…
Google’s John Mueller answered a question on Reddit about backlinks and suggested that overfocusing on links could be a waste of time, a statement that fits a pattern from Google…
Content continues to sit atop the list of priorities in most marketing strategies, and there is plenty of evidence to support the reasoning. Simply put, content marketing is crucial to…
In a recent Yext Summit, 27-year search marketing expert Duane Forrester shared advice on how to become a better SEO and develop the skills to better anticipate where search marketing…
WordPress security researchers at Patchstack published their annual State of WordPress Security whitepaper that showed an increase of high and critical severity vulnerabilities, highlighting the importance of security for all…